Overview

The Digital Games (by Research) programme from University of Malta is offered on a full-time basis only and is taken over two years. During this time, you will complete a research project while taking taught units (30 ECTS) complementing your research project (90 ECTS) as advised by your supervisor.

Careers

As an eventual graduate, you will be able to enter a career in the digital games industry. This course should prove to be attractive if you would like to contribute and develop original research related to the area.

Access to further studies is available at doctorate level.

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Programme Structure

By the end of the study-unit you will be able to:

Assess the outcomes required by different types of questions;

Identify the appropriate research process answering a given specific question; and

Execute a systematic investigation.

Undertake a research investigation;

Bring to fruition a project having certain objectives within an agreed timeframe using available resources.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-23 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

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EU students: They will be accepting late applications for a number of courses until 15 September.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Design Graphic Design Game Design View 3 other Masters in Design in Malta

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must be in possession of:

A Bachelor degree from this University or from a university recognised by Senate for the purpose, in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Communications, the Humanities, the Social Sciences, or in any other area which the Board deems as appropriate.

All applicants shall also submit a portfolio of recent works as well as a letter of motivation in order to demonstrate their experience and/or substantial talent and motivation.

Applicants shall submit a research proposal aligned with their previous degree(s). Their admission may be made conditional on the results of an interview.

For the purpose of selection the research proposal is assessed by the Board of Studies in terms of clarity, feasibility and relevance. Recommendations for admission are determined by the Board of Studies, depending on the availability of appropriate supervisors.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13400 EUR / year

≈ 13400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Local/EU/EEA Applicants:

Annual Enrolment Fee: Eur 400

Non-EU/Non-EEA Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 26,800
Yr 1: Eur 13,400 - Yr 2: Eur 13,400

Living costs

Msida

Malta

690 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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